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Michael Kuiper

TRAINING: We do an all-round, two hours, MMA training in the morning with the pro MMA team, and in the evening I do or Kickboxing, Judo, BJJ, or strength & conditioning. It depends on the day. For this fight I did a lot of fight simulation rounds (shark tank).

When and why did you start training for fighting? I've been doing judo since I was six, and MMA when I was 19

What ranks and titles have you held? 2x Judo champion

Do you have any heroes? Amir Sadollah. That guy is awesome and didn’t write this part.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I want to fight at the highest level always, so this is my chance to prove myself against the best in the world.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

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